Idle Edison Transmission Line Ignited Eaton Fire, Devastating Altadena, Report Finds
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A state- and county-led investigation found that out-of-service Southern California Edison transmission equipment sparked two electrical arcing events, causing burning material to fall onto dry brush and igniting the Eaton Fire in Eaton Canyon near Altadena in January 2025. Fueled by Santa Ana winds, the blaze burned over 14,000 acres, destroyed more than 9,400 buildings, and killed 19 people. The report cites multiple Edison-related violations, though the utility disputes full liability while facing lawsuits and offering a wildfire compensation program.
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